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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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